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You may not be in
love with the fringed, mesh muscle shirt that one of your over-zealous
co-workers gave you, but someone else might go gaga over it! Planning a swap
party is simple – just invite a few favorite friends to bring over their
unwanted gifts, serve some yummy snacks and beverages, and let the trading
begin! For an added dose of excitement, play the classic gift-switching game
White Elephant.

REGIFT

The idea that
regifting is taboo! If you’ve got a gift that you know someone else
will enjoy more than you will, why not give it to them? Better yet, start a
‘gift drawer’ to collect new beautiful items that you can see being perfect for
future birthdays, housewarmings, etc.

DONATE UNWANTED
PRESENTS

The most generous
way to discard of unwanted toys, clothes and electronics after the holidays is
also the easiest. Donate to local shelters, charities or Goodwill. Dropping
items off on the way to do errands is a cinch and in many cases, pickups can be
arranged free of charge.

RECYCLE OLD
ELECTRONICS

Before you trash
your old TV, mp3 player or computer to make way for your newly acquired
goodies, consider how dangerous e-waste is for the environment and for human
beings. Check out the EPA’s page on how to find ecycling locations to dispose
of your electronics safely and maybe even get you a discount on some new ones!

RECYCLE GIFTWRAP AND
YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE

This one’s a
no-brainer but it still rings true. Saving and reusing your giftwrap as well as
recycling your tree are simple steps you can take towards battling P.H.W.

This holiday season, one of the things we are excited about is dressing up the centrepiece of our homes – our Christmas Tree! If you are tired of decorating and thinking of how to match your ornaments and lightings better check out these last minute Christmas trees. Be different this year! Have fun creating your Christmas Masterpiece!

Buy good quality
decorations that can be reused year after year, means you can establish new
traditions for your family and friends to enjoy in the years to come or make
your own, often less expensive way to decorate your home.

Celebrate Recycling
at Work

Check that your work
Christmas party organiser sets up well-signed recycling options for the event.
If possible avoid disposable cups and plates they're expensive and of great
size of waste resources.

Feel Good Gifts

Give low impact
gifts like organising experiences or practical, movie or show tickets, durable
items that meet a need are good, memorable options. Adopting a kris
kringle-style approach with your family and friends will allow you to focus all
your energies and money on arranging an outstanding gift for just one other
person.

Re-Wrap It Up

Use paper wrapping
rather than foil or plastic wrappers, then reuse or recycle it.

Newspapers, comic
strips and decorated brown paper bags work just as well as fancy paper.

Full Tummy Empty Bin

Prevent food
wastage, only open what you need, serve smaller portions, store and use
left-overs. Plan your festive feast so that leftovers can be eaten cold or are
easy to re-heat the next day. Open packets of chips and crackers as you go,
instead of all at once. This will keep them from getting soggy and prevent them
from going to waste.

Recycle Right

Sort and recycle all
your aluminium cans, juice, cartons, bottles and other packaging. As a general
rule, plastic bags do not go in the recycling bin - they'll cause headaches at
most recycling facilities. If you have a collection of old plastic shopping
bags, simply recycle them at all major supermarkets.

Electrify Recycling

Recycle old mobile
phones, TVs, computers or printer cartridges that get replaced. If you're
giving an electrifying gift this Christmas, make sure whatever you're replacing
is just as jolly, whether in a new home or at a recycling facility.

Many components and
materials inside electronics can be re-used and recycled. If they're sent to
landfill, these precious resources are lost and there can be a risk of heavy
metal contamination in the soil and waterways.

Batteries Included

If you're giving a
battery-powered gift, then remember to include rechargeable batteries and a
recharger too, it'll save money and reduce the gift's impact. That way the
Christmas cheer will continue throughout the year!

Love a Tree

Whether you're a fan
of that genuine pine aroma or you prefer the utility of an artificial tree, you
can keep your tree a little bit greener this Christmas. Live trees can have a
second life as mulch or compost, while artificial trees can be reused for decades
if properly cared for.

Make Room

You're not the only
one that may feel stuffed after Christmas lunch and summer parties - often our
recycling bins feel the strain too! Flatten aluminium cans, drink cartons and
boxes to save space in your recycling bin, then store any excess until your next
collection.Drink
organic wines and beverages and best yet drink tap water (FREE)

Before you rush out to the department store for a holiday decor, think first and pay a visit to your storage room, garage and attic. You may find a waste items here to turn into a Christmas decor, no need to break your bank, use what you have, save on decor and go on frugal holiday. Just a simple strategies and a dash of creativity can go a long, long way when it comes to decorating. Try all these tutorials for a festive--yet frugal--home.

Give new life to your waste soda can and create your own homemade Christmas ornaments. Handmade ornaments also make great gifts. Creating homemade ornaments is also a great way to involve the whole family, it's always fun to mark the year with a Christmas ornament made by your creative (with cautious) kids. And this wind spinning Christmas ornaments is one of a kind to create.